A 64-year-old man was killed in a fatal road accident between a truck and a private vehicle on Highway 6, near the Nitzanei Oz interchange. Medical emergency teams dispatched to the scene were forced to pronounce him dead on site. Two additional people sustained minor injuries and were evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera for treatment.
In New York City politics, Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mammadani made promises during the final televised debate before city elections to implement a new Jewish history curriculum in New York public schools. "Children in the city will learn about the beauty and depth of the Jewish experience," Mammadani stated during the debate. His rival Andrew Cuomo launched a sharp attack, saying "Not everything is a TikTok video. You present yourself as the savior of the Jewish people and refuse to condemn the slogan 'Globalize the Intifada,' which means killing Jews. Unprecedented fear prevails here." Mammadani rejected these accusations and denied ever supporting "global jihad."
The debate continued with tensions running high as independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, the former New York State governor, declared that "Trump will knock Madadani on his tuches." Mammadani, who is leading in polls according to current surveys, announced that if elected, he would not fire the city's police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, who was appointed by current Mayor Eric Adams.
In Ukraine, Russian military forces launched drone attacks against Kyiv, the nation's capital, resulting in four injuries. Several buildings throughout the city sustained damage, apparently from falling debris. Among the damaged structures was a synagogue in the Podil district, which suffered shattered windows and significant roof damage. This marked the second consecutive night of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing conflict during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating that his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine "are going nowhere." Trump explained, "Every time I talk to Vladimir, we have good conversations - but they're not going anywhere." He also discussed upcoming sanctions against Russia's two largest oil companies, expressing hope that these measures would make Putin "reasonable."
US Treasury Secretary Scott Basent announced that the United States will impose sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, "due to Moscow's refusal to end the senseless war in Ukraine." Trump stated during his conversation with reporters that he "felt the time had come for sanctions" and hoped "they won't be for a long time."
In Middle Eastern developments, the Israeli Defense Forces conducted operations in Syria and Lebanon. Syrian media outlets reported that the IDF fired three shells toward the northwest of Kuya village in the western rural area of Daraa. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Hezbollah-affiliated network Al-Mayadeen reported that one person was killed in an IDF drone strike in the Ein Qana area of southern Lebanon, specifically targeting a motorcycle.
Israeli military operations also included the elimination of a Hezbollah Radwan Force platoon commander, Issa Ahmad Karbala, who was involved in "transferring weapons in Lebanon." The IDF stated that "his actions constituted a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon." Additionally, IDF forces demolished the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in the town of Bruqin near Ariel, who carried out the shooting attack that killed Tzaela Gaz and her infant son Ravid Haim on May 14.
Domestic Israeli affairs saw significant political tensions as Major General Amir Cohen, the Southern District Police Commander during the October 7, 2023 attacks, is expected to be appointed as security secretary for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Cohen was among the first responders to Hamas's surprise attack and declared "Peresh Pleshet" - the code for mobilizing security forces following terrorist infiltration.
In sports news, Maccabi Tel Aviv secured its second EuroLeague victory of the season, defeating Real Madrid 92-91 in Belgrade. Tamir Blatt scored the winning basket with just four seconds remaining, while Lonnie Walker led the Israeli team's scoring with 27 points. The victory represents a significant achievement for the Israeli basketball team in European competition.
